New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
S 4829: Authorizes Secretary of Higher Education to impose a fine against an institution of higher education that fails to appropriately respond to a student's allegation of sexual assault by another student.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 4829 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on October 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Authorizes Secretary of Higher Education to impose a fine against an institution of higher education that fails to appropriately respond to a student's allegation of sexual assault by another student. Primary sponsor: Joe Cryan (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (October 15, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Cryan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Diegnan, Patrick J., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee